Gerbil bite anaphylaxis - 12/12/17
, Erik Schobitz, MD b
, Jonathan Davis, MD c 
Abstract |
Household pets are well known to cause allergic symptoms in susceptible individuals, most commonly conjunctivitis, rhinitis, bronchospasm or urticaria. The increasing prevalence of exotic pets, including rodents, may introduce novel allergens into the household setting. We describe the case of a 16-year-old female who presented to the emergency department (ED) with an immediate systemic reaction consistent with anaphylaxis following a bite injury from a pet Mongolian gerbil. Although rare, gerbil bite injury represents another possible allergen source for precipitating a severe allergic reaction.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Anaphylaxis, Allergic reaction, Gerbil bite, Epinephrine
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| ☆ | Conflicts of interest: none. This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors. The content included in this article has not been presented at any meetings or assemblies. |
Vol 36 - N° 1
P. 171.e5-171.e6 - janvier 2018 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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